Personal Care Aide - Willing to Train - Queens
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This posting states $19.10 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in New York post a median of $19.65 an hour, the middle half $18.65–$20.33, across 230 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in New York earn a median of $19.05 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Description
Grow your career internally at Elara Caring, our best talent comes from within!
On-Site Certification Journey to Become Personal Care Aide PCA
Date: 11/23/26-12/03/2026
$19.10 per hour
We love people who care for people. Elara Caring is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team by embarking on a two-week, hands-on certification experience to become Certified Home Health Aides or Personal Care Aides. After completing this program , you’ll be fully equipped to provide compassionate care to seniors in the comfort of their own homes!
What’s Required?
- A passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives by assisting with tasks like bathing, meal prep, and light housekeeping.
- Reliable transportation to perform your responsibilities.
- Ability to handle occasional heavy lifting and work on your feet for extended periods.
Why Choose Elara Caring?
Once certified and a part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- A supportive, team-focused environment where your efforts are valued.
- A competitive compensation package tailored to your experience.
- Your choice of weekly or daily pay options.
- Bilingual opportunities - we love diversity!
- Flexible schedules that fit your life.
- Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and room to grow within the company.
- Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Exclusive special employee perks - we go the extra mile for our team!
Additional Benefits Include
- Membership with local Union DC-37 for added support.
- Paid travel time between clients.
- Paid orientation to get you started on the right foot.
- 56 hours of PTO for you to recharge.
- Higher pay for evening shifts!
If you’re ready to make a difference and embark on a meaningful career journey, we can’t wait to meet you! Let’s grow together at Elara Caring - apply today!
Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
Equal Employment Opportunity : We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.
Pay & Benefit Information : Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits
EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
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From Elara Caring's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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